This is the second of two articles based on the study of the use of “Assessments in Talent Management” published by the Aberdeen Group in March 2009. In the first article we examined how and why Best in Class organizations (“Best Organizations”) are increasing their use of assessments in all aspects of human resource management. This second article reviews the process followed by Best Organizations in developing and implementing a Best in Class assessment system.

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Despite the current recession, rising unemployment and an expanded labour pool, Best in Class organizations are using more assessments for both pre-hire and post-hire activities.

What exactly are soft skills and how are you supposed to know what soft skills are required for a particular position? A study conducted by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP), Office Team and HR.com provides some answers to the first of these two questions.